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Progress, Not Perfection, Is Key to Law Firms' Mental Health Programs

Do we have a very long way to go? Of course. But it is imperative that we don't allow our collective perfectionism or skepticism to become the enemy of the good by minimizing gains made.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Momentum Builds for Allowing NY Bar Applicants to Keep Mental Health History Secret

"Time in law school is marked by extreme stress, anxiety, overwhelming expectations and financial uncertainty," New York Bar Association President Henry Greenberg said in a call to action. "Many students admit they are not seeking help because they are concerned that doing so will negatively impact their bar admission."
5 minute read

Law.com

Why Big Law Should Consider a Digital Declutter

In a noisy world, loosening the ties to your devices can lead to better attorney well-being and improved lawyering.
7 minute read

Law.com

How to Cope When Losing a Job, Especially for Lawyers with Depression and Anxiety

The situation can be emotionally devastating, but there are avenues to find help.
3 minute read

Law.com

Is the Legal Industry Ready for a Culture Shift on Mental Health?

A "'power-through' culture is killing the legal industry. It's literally killing humans as well," one wellness consultant said.
9 minute read

The American Lawyer

Kirkland Hires Lawyer Turned Therapist to Lead New Wellness Effort

The firm on Wednesday named Robin Belleau its first firmwide director of well-being. "People come to us when they're in need, so it's very difficult for a lawyer then to say, 'I actually need help,'" she said.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Battling an 'Epidemic' of Loneliness Among Lawyers

It's not just something experienced by attorneys billing hours. Isolation is a reality for lawyers in various roles, said Eileen Travis, director of the New York City Bar Association's Lawyer Assistance Program.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Calling on Lawyers To Step Away From the Smartphone

Dr. Elizabeth Tillinghast, a former practicing lawyer who is now a psychiatrist in New York, said she actually felt relief when she became a doctor. In medicine, she said, “you are on call sometimes, but you know when you're going to be on call. When you're a lawyer … you're always on call. And the workload is so unpredictable,"
10 minute read

Law.com

Battling an 'Epidemic' of Loneliness Among Lawyers

"The things that make you successful professionally can make you sick emotionally," says wellness consultant Jarrett Green.
10 minute read

Law.com

Constantly On Call, Lawyers Risk Exhaustion

"If they had just given me a couple days to sleep for 15 hours, I would have been a different person," said one attorney-turned psychotherapist.
10 minute read

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